SPAC in Conversation: Dorothy Wickenden
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Join us for an unforgettable day of conversation, community, and inspiration.
Experience an extraordinary afternoon with Dorothy Wickenden, bestselling author, writer, and longtime New Yorker editor, as she explores the remarkable true story behind The Agitators — three fearless women whose friendship, conviction, and courage helped shape the fight for abolition and women’s rights. Moderated by former New York Times Style Photo Editor Tiina Loite, this conversation will examine the power of storytelling, the women who changed the course of history, and the enduring impact of their voices today.
Wickenden has spent a career chasing the stories history almost forgot — from the women who quietly rewired the fight for abolition and suffrage, to the untold forces shaping justice long before it had a name. Expect a conversation that’s as sharp and unflinching as her prose.
Spend the day with us for a seasonal luncheon, spirited conversation, and a curated boutique shopping experience to complete the day — all in support of SPAC’s mission to serve art, artists, and community.
Join us today as a sponsor or a member of the honorary committee. You may also reserve by phone at 518.584.9330 ext. 142 or email mmccarthy@spac.org.
Please confirm your participation by August 28, 2026.
Regular tickets go on sale to the public on September 1.
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Dorothy Wickenden’s extensive portfolio of writing includes wide-ranging topics, from humanitarian aid workers in Gaza and the last lighthouse keeper in America, to India’s rewilding movement and the pre-Civil War battles against white supremacy. Wickenden’s books, The Agitators and Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West, are New York Times best sellers. She was executive editor of The New Yorker for 26 years and previously served as executive editor of The New Republic and national affairs editor of Newsweek.